Benefits35 hour working week31 days holiday + earn up to 12 rostered days off per annum14 hours of volunteer leave to make a difference towards causes that are important to you and/or our businessFlexible / Hybrid working plus up to 2 weeks working from anywhereCompany Contributed Stakeholder PensionCompany Health Plan (after the qualifying period)Occupational Maternity Pay (after the qualifying period)Bike to Work SchemeFamily and friends discountsTraining and career development opportunitiesTeam activity afternoons (Wilderness Wednesday)Industry discounts on outdoor clothing and equipmentJob Purpose & Role OverviewAs Operations Coordinator you'll manage stores, vehicles, equipment, and logistics at our Head Quarters in Collooney, to ensure smooth trip delivery.Your role includes allocating resources, tracking inventory, procuring consumables, scheduling maintenance, and streamlining processes. You'll also take a hands-on role in preparing trips to deliver a 5-star experience for our guides and clients. Collaboration with sales, trip operations, and guiding teams is key to supporting the needs of the business.Important Note - this role is maternity cover for a fixed term of 9 months from 20th January 2026 until 19th October 2026)Key AccountabilitiesBuild and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, including vehicle, food, equipment, and maintenance service providers (e.g. Ford, VW, Trek Bikes, Vaude).Coordinate procurement and purchasing, ensuring efficient, high-quality sourcing aligned with seasonal requirements and budgets.Streamline preparation and packing processes for all trips, particularly for gear-heavy departures, with a focus on time management and resource planning.Act on feedback related to equipment, kit, and logistics processes, making practical adjustments to enhance service quality.Coordinate with the wider operations team to support trip logistics, assist with client and vehicle transfers where required, respond to emergencies, and ensure a seamless experience for clients and guides.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a small fleet of vehicles and trailers, including servicing and repairs, plus coordinating hire vehicles.Schedule maintenance of outdoor equipment and coordinate with the Bike Mechanic to keep the fleet of bikes trip-ready.Oversee setup and handover of equipment/resources, supporting guides and the operations team.Coordinate shipment of resources to guides for trips across the Ireland.Maintain a safe, organised, clearly labelled store and update processes ahead of each season.Track digital inventory to ensure accurate allocation of equipment for trip planning.Provide support to guides and office staff on store operations and equipment use (in-person and online).Support end-of-trip returns, managing waste and recycling to environmental standards, and ensuring all kit is clean, presentable, and ready for the next trip.What do we typically look for in successful candidates across all roles?A strong and clear commitment to customer service excellence and "extra mile" delivery.Good IT skills with experience in cloud-based CRM systems such as Salesforce, Google Drive and Mac applications.Strong administration and organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accuracy even when very busy.Consistently great attention to detail, even when faced with multiple tasks and deadlines.Good interpersonal skills, awareness and emotional intelligence with an ability to develop and sustain internal & external business relationships.A genuine interest, knowledge and passion for adventure in the regions where Wilderness operates.Is committed to sustainability and is an advocate for wild places and our planet.A natural collaborator who enjoys working in teams with a diverse range of individuals.A commitment to some weekend work to support with any 'out of hours' operational requirementsPreferred role-specific Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceStrong communication and teamwork skills, with a hands-on approach (essential).Clean driving licence, with the ability to drive a van and tow a trailer (essential).Creative problem-solving skills and a practical, "fix-it" mindset (essential).An interest in/ knowledge of or qualifications in outdoor activities such as hiking or biking (desirable).Bike mechanic qualification or knowledge (advantageous).Experience in equipment safety checks (desirable).Interest, experience or qualifications in vehicle maintenance. (advantageous)Diversity, Equity & InclusionThe Wilderness group of businesses are committed to diversity through inclusive practices. We are looking to improve the diversity of our teams and believe firmly in the value of varied life experiences, backgrounds and cultures in our workplace.We welcome and encourage diverse applicants for any advertised position and will consider all applicants regardless of age, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, health conditions, impairments or other characteristics.How to Apply - (Apply Direct via ).We're really keen to hear from you so please head over to our website at and check us out before you apply directly through our website by sending us your CV and 1 page Cover Letter in PDF format through our online Breathe HR portal detailing the following:Which role you are applying for.Relevant experience and transferable skills you can bring to this role, including how you manage a varied workload.How you will enhance the performance of our Operations Team.How you have managed tight deadlines in the past.Please note that we are not in a position to offer sponsorship for this role. As such, a right to work in Ireland is required in order to apply. Please ensure your application is complete to be fully considered. All applications should be submitted through our Breathe HR recruitment system in PDF format and will be auto-acknowledged upon receipt before being manually reviewed by the team. Please ensure your Cover Letter is ready before clicking apply.NoteAll application docs should be submitted in PDF format (please have these ready to upload before you hit 'apply'Incomplete/incorrectly submitted applications will automatically be rejectedA right to work in Ireland is required in order to apply.All applications submitted through Breathe HR system will be auto-acknowledgedJob Types: Full-time, Fixed termContract length: 9 monthsPay: €29,700.00-€36,000.00 per yearWork Location: In person